Bridport's mayor has called for a ‘radical rethink’ in council planning policy after a popular bakery announced its closure citing, amongst other reasons, the refusal of solar panels.

Six holiday homes in the form of shepherd's huts are being proposed for the Dorset Nectar cider orchard site at Pineapple Lane, Waytown near Bridport, along with a new vineyard.

A DRUNK motorist who was almost twice the limit when involved in a crash has been banned from driving.

A school is celebrating the achievements of its students - including a pupil who won a national prize for her reporting skills.

Dorset fire crews in training reached new heights as they scaled an inactive pylon in the skies over Winterbourne Abbas.

A HOSPITAL in Dorchester has received high praise for its commitment to patient safety.

A MINI-feud has erupted between Dorset's past and current police and crime commissioners.

AN INCREASING amount of young people in Dorset are at risk of homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a Dorset charity says.

Work inspired by the Dorset coastline is on display in an art gallery.

A woodpecker which was thought to have almost died out locally has been spotted on a farm in Dorset.

ABBOTSBURY Subtropical Gardens are set to sparkle this winter as the ever-popular ILLUMINATE event returns.

PEOPLE aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines from tomorrow.

LAST week yielded some very positive developments with the Heart of Wessex Line from Yeovil Pen Mill to Dorchester West. Network Rail and Great Western Railway had closed the line for several weeks, with the work being carried out allowing for new se...

LYME Regis extended to four games their unbeaten run with a 3-2 victory over University of Exeter Seconds at Davey Fort

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

COVID cases locally have risen “exponentially” in recent days for NHS staff - coupled with an increase in patients being admitted to local hospitals.

A COLLECTION of 30 Chinese snuff bottles from a home in Beaminster are among the items going under the hammer at an upcoming auction.

THE most reliable train station in the Dorset Council area has been revealed with more than half in the bottom 25 per cent nationwide.

BRIDPORT twice lost the lead before succumbing to an action-packed 5-2 defeat by Elmore at St Mary’s Field.

The coronation date of King Charles III has been confirmed as Saturday, May 6 2023 by Buckingham Palace.

The Queen Consort will be crowned alongside King Charles.

Cyclists travelled from across the south coast to take part in a charity bike ride which has raised more than £20,000 for charity.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and Haulers is calling on the Government to scrap its ban of petrol cars in 2030

A FOUR-legged crime fighter has received an extra special treat this month after being recognised for its crime-fighting achievements.

BEAMINSTER continue to search for a first victory of the Dorset Senior League season after losing 3-2 to Merley Cobham Reserves at the Memorial Ground.

Parnham Voices will perform music from the Renaissance in a concert at St Mary's Church, Beaminster on Saturday, October 22.

The winners of an inaugural children's fossil competition have been announced.

BRIDPORT Gig Rowing Club will take 11 club members to represent Dorset at the National County Championships in Plymouth’s Mount Batten Centre this weekend from 10.30am Saturday.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have issued its first-ever amber alert as blood supplies dropped to critically low levels.

MPs have called for the pre-existing May 1 bank holiday to be moved back a week for a three-day weekend.

The royal special will see the team mend two precious items chosen by the monarch.

Monty Python and Faulty Towers actor, John Cleese has been criticised by Graham Norton Show host, Graham Norton for his cancel culture remarks on BBC Radio 4.

Prime Minister Liz Truss will face PMQs today for the first time since Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget

Businesses and residents from Bridport are invited to find out how digital technology can change their lives for better an innovative event.

A Bridport company which runs an annual campaign to help protect pets and keep them calm while fireworks are exploding overhead has won a prestigious award.

Dorset residents who can afford private dental treatment could ease the load on NHS dentistry by paying to have their teeth cared for.

Primark recalls some children’s products, including Winnie the Pooh products, as they have been found to release unsafe amounts of lead

A support group with a difference is starting up at the Dorchester Great Field Parkrun.

A housing association in Dorset has been recognised as a menopause-friendly employer at a national awards ceremony.

The deadline for Dorset Council secondary or upper school applications is fast approaching.

Welly Wednesdays begin at the Kingcombe Centre on Wednesday, October 12.

World Mental Health Day was yesterday (October 10) and the NHS are reminding people across Dorset that help and support is available.

A FABULOUS jazz evening is in store as part of a fundraising campaign for a beloved building.

An annual motorcycle ride in Dorset raised over £8,000 for charity on the weekend.

THE results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count are in, showing that whilst some species flourished this summer overall numbers have declined.

STAFF and volunteers from across Dorset County Hospital have received plaudits for their hard work and dedication at an annual awards ceremony.

THE red carpet was brought out for the premiere of a film set in a west Dorset village.

DORSET HealthCare is to host an online meeting highlighting the new ways of working within the NHS which could help transform patient care.

Greene King pubs across the UK are offering amazing half-term deals for kids this autumn.

Barristers voted by 57% to accept a 15% pay offer after weeks of strike action says the Criminal Bar Association.